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Wall St. Journal article
I listened today and whilst I took a while to adjust (I've not been listening to my main system very much)and it is compressed.Also as stated above Magic by Springsteen is the same, there is no real dynamics and everything is very central.The cont... 
Wall St. Journal article
I have it but haven't listened to it yet.....will come back with a report 
Sound: Dylan's "Biography", the Boss' "LIve 75-85
I take it you mean Biograph for Dylan?It is not one of the more recent Dylan remasters but it is a very good introductory 3 disc set musically. It is not muddy but if you want the most recent remastering then the go for Dylan (bold Red cover, 3CD ... 
Miles Davis "Sketches Of Spain"
I would be keen to see this too, thanks. 
Robert & Alison-Raising Sand
Plant's recent solo career suggests he has plenty left in him but maybe he just wants to get away from expectations like Stevechams................. 
Rush in 5.1 surround
The new Rush album Snakes And Arrows is their best album in over 20 years,imho. 
Led Zeppelin-newly remastered
Jaybo what's the detail on further releases? 
About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone
Nrchy the wee fella is getting big over 18 months old now.Likes to rattle his his Casio Keyboard and looks strangely at my Proacs as the new Radiohead album echoes around the room. 
Rush in 5.1 surround
I just hope the songwriting has got better. 
Joanna Newsom: Ys or No?
I was quite looking forward to this much heralded album and then got a track on a free CD.Really didn't do it for me....sorely disappointed. 
Best "Rock/Pop" Debut Album?
Another funny thread thsst shows when it comes to music Audiophilles never let the facts get in the way of an opiion.Hilarious.....Born To Run, Fragile,Ziggy Stardust,Nirvana.... 
What's your latest "Discovery"
Damien Rice has a new album out of all new songs called 9 
Am I the only one purchasing hybrid disc's.......
As far as I can remember all of the hybrids I have sound better on the redbook layer than previous versions of the CD .All of them I think have been remastered from previous incarnations.I can't think of too many that exist in superior versions to... 
Am I the only one purchasing hybrid disc's.......
I have a reasonable amount of hybrids (approx 45) and I only listen to the redbook layer.Simply because my CD player(Ayre CX7) is better than my SACD player (Sony DVPNS900V). 
RUSH on INHD...
A silly wee story to highlight Peart's dedication to his art/performance.I saw them several times in the late 70's early 80's but the first tour I saw was Hemispheres(Tour Of)and I had tickets to two succesive nights at the Glasgow Apollo.In betwe...